A workspace for paper and small studies
The Tart British A3 combines an inclined drawing board with a shallow storage drawer. Set the box on a table for watercolour, pastel or drawing and keep materials within reach in the drawer. A small lower ledge supports your work. The box uses beech wood and birch plywood, with rubber feet, a padded carrying handle and fasteners for the folded unit.
Choose size and finish
The working format is A3, 29.7 × 42 cm. The closed box measures 43.5 × 33.5 × 6 cm. Allow extra table space for the extended drawer. Choose natural for the light wood appearance or dark oak stain for a dark brown finish. The stain name describes the colour; both versions use the same combination of beech and birch plywood.
Contents and storage
You receive one pochade box with adjustable drawing board, a five-compartment drawer and two small wooden palettes measuring 24.4 × 16.4 cm. The drawer measures 37.5 × 27 × 1.9 cm and suits flat materials such as pencils, pastels and small tools. Check the dimensions of your own materials, especially their height. Choose paper, paint and brushes separately. For watercolour, use your own suitable mixing palette with wells for liquid colour.
Adjust the drawing board
Place the whole box on a firm, level table. Raise the board and seat its support in one of the stepped positions before placing your work. Choose a lower position for watery washes or a steeper one for drawing and pastel; first try how water moves on your chosen paper. Rest paper or card on the ledge and secure loose sheets with your own suitable paper fastening.
Carry and care
Remove your work and loose items before lowering the board. Check that the drawer and lid are closed and fastened before carrying the box by its handle. The exterior is varnished and the inner wood is treated with linseed oil; avoid prolonged contact with water and store only dry materials. Keep pastel dust out of the drawer runners and wipe up spills promptly.
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